Press Assistant - 3rd shift

About the role

As a Press Assistant, you will support the printing press operator in preparing, operating, and maintaining press operations while adhering to food safety regulations and quality standards. This is a 3rd shift position, Friday through Sunday, with hours from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm (hours may vary). A shift differential of $2.50 applies for 3rd shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Work in sync with the Press Operator to ensure job run and shift efficiencies.
• Collect, verify, and load materials for each print run, ensuring customer specifications are met.
• Verify ink viscosity according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with unloading and labeling finished goods and component materials.
• Maintain accuracy of assigned materials and produced goods in the ERP system using a mobile device.
• Assist with the print run changeover process safely and efficiently.
• Support demount and plate cleaning processes as needed.
• Identify and mark non-conforming material/product.
• Minimize waste throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct housekeeping of the machine and area each shift per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to achieve efficiency and quality.
• Follow all safety precautions and ensure proper use of safety equipment.
• Comply with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Quality and safety-minded with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team environment.
• Strong time management skills, including organizing and planning work.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication of questions, problems, and reports to coworkers, supervisors, and management.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to complete tasks with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred: Knowledge of the flexographic printing process and 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse/production environment.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company.
• Weekly pay.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Schedule

3rd shift, Friday through Sunday, 3:00 am – 3:00 pm (hours may vary).

Pay

Shift differential of $2.50 for 3rd shift hours.